Bryson Favors Roosevelt for a Third Term in War Crisis
In Easton Maryland Bryson told a Democratic gathering he would back Roosevelt for a third term amid the war crisis. He argued Willkie lacks experience, and added that Teddy Roosevelt would have his unqualified support if serving a third term.
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Bryson
Etait County
Ore Roosevelt
George L. Radcliffe
Wendell
Willkie
Roosevelt Easton
Teddy Roosevelt
Nomination Adds Meanest Thief Plaque in Chicago
In Chicago on October 24 a bronze plaque was presented to honor nominees for the meanest thief.
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Chicago
Monument on South Side Loses Gold Star Mothers Plaque
A World War I memorial on the city’s south side was robbed of its Gold Star Mothers plaque bearing the names of fallen soldiers. Police investigate and call for tips.
Better Mouse Trap
A man asks for a mouse trap in a Charlotte drug store. The clerk offers a cat to borrow. He returns later carrying the cat, saying it worked fine as a trap.
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Charlotte, N. C
Longview Draft Registry Shuffle Names No. 1
In Longview Washington on October 24 reporter Carlton Moore was tasked by the Longview Daily News to identify the top draft registrant. The process began with shuffling cards and revealing the first card, which assigned No. 1 to Moore.
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Longview
Wash
Carlton Moore
Longview Daily News
Patrolman George F. La Tullipe Faces Dangerous Work Life
In Salt Lake City on October 24 a police officer describes the perilous nature of street duty noting Patrolman George F. La Tullipe endures daily risk and danger in protecting the city.
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Salt Lake, City
George F. La _Tullipe
Incident of a finger wedged by keyboard slips
A man typed daily, his finger slipped between keys and became wedged. He finally freed it but required hospital repairs for his injuries.
Fire department ordinance authentication questioned
Des Moines firemen operated under an unsigned 1884 ordinance discovered by a city legal staff member. The city is drafting an up to date fire ordinance to replace the disputed document and move it toward passage.
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Des Moines
Debate Friday At Mt Williams Hall In Opequon
Opequon Oct 24 residents await a political debate at Mt Williams Community Hall Friday at 7 30 pm. Local 4 H Club meeting held at the schoolhouse Tuesday under Mr Koiner.
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Opequon
Mt. Williams
Koiner
Origin of veto in Roman practice
The veto originates from the Roma custom of granting pair magistrates shared power. Each magistrate could block the other's acts by uttering the word veto. In Latin veto means I forbid.
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